the more i think about it the better it seems like the debate went. here's what the bush cheney campaign thinks: "Debate Highlights: JOHN KERRY'S INABILITY TO CLOSE HIS CREDIBILITY GAP OR ARTICULATE A CLEAR FOREIGN POLICY VISION

Kerry Flip-Flops On Iraq's Ties To Al Qaeda

Tonight's Flip: In Response To Question Four John Kerry Said Iraq Was Not Close To The War On Terror Until The President Invaded It.

Yesterday's Flop: Kerry Warned Of Saddam's Ties To Terrorism. SEN. JOHN KERRY: "[T]here are set of principles here that are very large, larger in some measure than I think has been adequately conveyed, both internationally and certainly to the American people. Saddam Hussein has already used these weapons and has made it clear that he has the intent to continue to try, by virtue of his duplicity and secrecy, to continue to do so. That is a threat to the stability of the Middle East. It is a threat with respect to the potential of terrorist activities on a global basis. It is a threat even to regions near but not exactly in the Middle East." (Sen. John Kerry, Press Conference, 2/23/98)" --georgewbush.com

Yesterday's flip is actually five and a half year's ago flip. But I guess if he said it in 1998 it must be apply to 2004, right? And by the way, tonight kerry said Iraq was not even close to the CENTER of the war on terror until the president invaded it. Details shmeetails. Being president is hard work. If this is at the top of their fact finding review, Kerry kicked ass. I think he may have marginalized the effectiveness of that tactic.